If he's a person, then it makes him much easier in his mind about his relationship with Ned. If he isn't, then this is a terrible mistake. Still, Tony is right on that count.
"I didn't anticipate finding myself in this sort of relationship," Daneel admits, "but you are correct. Any definition I form for 'human' must, necessarily, include me as well. It's a problematic side effect of what I am attempting. If I could avoid that, things would be much easier, but I cannot. I am a person, even if I am not human."
A huge step for him, a huge admission, and not an easy one. Robots are not good philosophers, and the definition of 'robot' is usually good enough for him, a simple description which is accurate and truthful. Defining personhood makes things much more complex.
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If he's a person, then it makes him much easier in his mind about his relationship with Ned. If he isn't, then this is a terrible mistake. Still, Tony is right on that count.
"I didn't anticipate finding myself in this sort of relationship," Daneel admits, "but you are correct. Any definition I form for 'human' must, necessarily, include me as well. It's a problematic side effect of what I am attempting. If I could avoid that, things would be much easier, but I cannot. I am a person, even if I am not human."
A huge step for him, a huge admission, and not an easy one. Robots are not good philosophers, and the definition of 'robot' is usually good enough for him, a simple description which is accurate and truthful. Defining personhood makes things much more complex.